Believer Meats, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies, is a cultivated meat company excited to scale to feed the world. Driven by a mission to ensure that all future generations can enjoy real and delicious meat, Believer’s technology and process will make meat accessible and affordable to all.
Summary of role and team::
The lab technician position is for an entry-level candidate who will be trained to perform crucial lab tasks to support the R&D team, in particular, the lab scale bioprocessing work, such as bioreactor cultivation and filtration. This is a hands-on position, almost all of which is lab-based.
Your day-to-day:
* Building, autoclaving, and disassembling experimental equipment such as tubing assemblies, media bottles, filters, glass bioreactors, etc.
* Checking and maintaining inventory of lab materials and consumables
* Meticulous documentation of data
* Opportunities to learn other skills, such as: - Cell counts and bioanalyzer data - Monitoring and controlling bioprocess parameters - Writing protocols and batch records - Novel systems introduction - Process optimization skills
The Ideal candidate:
* Biotechnology/Chemical engineering (or equivalent), BSc Student, with at least 1 years until graduation.
* Availability for 2-3 days a week including weekends (at least 18 hours per week)
* Willingness to do lab bench work
* Self-motivated, quick learner
* Positive team attitude and initiative
Requirements: None
This position is open to all candidates.
